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Winchester Orchestra Launches Buyout Film/TV Recording Services in Virginia
The Winchester Orchestra, based in Virginia and headed by music director Andrew Gekoskie, has announced availability of buyout orchestral recording services for film, television and video game soundtracks as well as composer demo music
Industry Spotlight
Industry Spotlight: Producer and Musician Ned Mann Fights Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Veteran producer and musician Ned Mann fights Lou Gehrig’s Disease with music and inspiration
Final Note
The Myth of the “Working Composer”
Mark Northam explores the evolution of the “working composer” today and how some in Hollywood just can’t accept the new reality
Technology
Tech Talk With Composer Bruce Miller
FMM’s new Technology columnist Jay Asher presents an interview with composer Bruce Miller about music, tech and more
Opinion
Diversify Your Composer Career: Create a TV Show!
Composer Kid Surf tells the story of taking charge of and diversifying his career in an interesting and unique way
Chart Doctor
Great Moments In Film Orchestration History: Bernard Herrmann
Ron Hess looks at the brilliant orchestrations and non-orchestrations of Bernard Herrmann
On The Score
Audio: On The Score With Brian Tyler
Daniel Schweiger interviews composer BRIAN TYLER, who re-ups with Sylvester Stallone to kick musical ass with “The Expendables”
Music Supervision
Film & Music: A 2010 Sundance Music Odyssey
Music Supervisor Michael Rogers takes a personal look at music in film at Sundance 2010
CD Reviews
CD Review: Spartacus – Original Soundtrack (5,000 edition)
Daniel Schweiger reviews Alex North’s landmark slave revolt score as it gets the full Roman Senate treatment by Varese
Royalty Checks and Reality Checks
Benefits of Joining Overseas Royalty Societies
Mark Holden discusses the financial benefits to composers of joining overseas royalty societies
